September 30, 1939 - December 8, 2016

Robert B. Bayr
Age 77, resident of Frankfort, formerly of Sycamore, and South Holland, IL., passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Danan); loving father of Laura (Dean) Slager and the late Michael Bayr; cherished grandfather of Sara and Ethan Slager; dear brother of Lorraine (late George) Kempel. He was preceded in death by his parents Bernard and Regina (nee...
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July 19, 1938 - December 7, 2016

Richard J. Iori
Age 78, a resident of Calumet City, passed away December 7, 2016. Loving father of Stephen (Audra) Iori; cherished grandfather of Adam Iori; dear brother of Thomas (Theresa) Iori, and the late John Iori. Richard was a member of Laborers Local 75. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Friday, December 16, 2016 from 4...
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April 6, 1948 - December 3, 2016

Stephen R. Durovec Sr., 68, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He is survived by his loving family sons James (Pamela) Durovec and John Durovec; beloved grandchildren Ryan, Sara, Stephen Jr. Durovec; dearest brother Raymond Durovec. He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Durovec. A graveside service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with...
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April 5, 1955 - December 3, 2016

George M. Ludolph III
Age 61, resident of Wilmington, formerly of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Saturday, December3, 2016. Beloved son of Geraldine Ludolph (nee Woycheese) and the late George M. Ludolph II; loving father of George M. IV (Stefanie) Ludolph, the late Justin and late Michelle Ludolph; cherished grandfather of George M. Ludolph V, Leo, and Hazel; dear brother of John (Diane)...
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September 5, 1930 - November 19, 2016

ROBERT BRUCE WHYTE
Lockport, IL
Robert "Bob, Whizzer, Boo, Schnozz, Pops, Gramps, Boppa" Whyte, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL after a recent illness. He was a loving husband to Beverly (Pace) Whyte; cherished father of Kim McGrath and David (Kelly) Whyte; and devoted grandfather to Kelsey McGrath, and Ethan and Jacob...
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April 23, 1921 - November 18, 2016

ROSE V. AMBROSINI
Age 95, born in Lemont, lifelong resident of Lockport, and lifelong parishioner of St. Dennis Church in Lockport. She had been living at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet for the past four years.
Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Maria Ambrosini, sisters, Josephine (Joseph) Zanin, Lillian (Peter) Chmielewski, Mary Ambrosini, brothers, Matt Ambrosini,...
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August 9, 1930 - November 17, 2016

Josephine Theresa Cavada (nee Savala)
Born: August 9, 1930
Died: November 17, 2016
Passed on to be with her heavenly Father while sleeping at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother.
Born Josephine (Josie) Theresa Savala in Lockport, Illinois on August 9, 1930, from parents who immigrated from Michoacan,...
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December 17, 1943 - November 10, 2016

Sandra A. Swan
Age 72, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Frankfort and Chicago passed away on November 10, 2016. Loving wife of Richard Swan; beloved mother of the late Cynthia DeMeo; fond sister of Ellen Dunn; dearest grandmother of Marissa and Mia DeMeo. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:00AM at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Frankfort. For info. www...
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November 23, 1938 - October 30, 2016

Joyce Ann "Nana" Boshears (nee King), aged 77, of Lockport, IL, formerly of Joliet, IL and of Keiser, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on November 23, 1938 to Alice (nee Amos) and Tom King. She grew up in Kaiser, Arkansas as one of ten children. While in Arkansas, Joyce had three children. In 1967, Joyce and her...
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July 2, 1937 - October 29, 2016

William A. Otto
79, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Cottages of New Lenox. William was born in Chicago to the late Vivian (nee Vogel). Loving father of Jennifer (Brian Fellers) Otto; dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheree (nee Prerost) Otto and three brothers. William was owner of Otto Bros. Honda in Lyons, IL for...
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September 1, 1954 - October 26, 2016

Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan
On October 26, 2016, we lost our sister Ginny (Virginia) Hollahan, age 62. Ginny led a vibrant life and was challenged with the limitations of multiple sclerosis during the last 20 years of her life. She died of pneumonia and had a peaceful death surrounded by family. For the last year and a half Ginny resided at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County in Joliet,...
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July 13, 1933 - October 25, 2016

Jeannette I. Gibney (Prevost)
83, of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center, Joliet. She is survived by her son, John (Jackie) Gibney and her daughters, April (Jeff) Brinton and Linda Pietrucha; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister Carol Otto, and nieces and nephews. Jeanette was a retired R.N. where she worked throughout Cook County. Jeanette...
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January 23, 1967 - October 25, 2016

Kimberly Ellen Salinas (nee Price), age 49, of Joliet formerly of Lockport, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children Tiffany Blake, Ricardo "Tony" Salinas, Alicia Salinas and adopted son Ramon "Nuney" Nunez; father Wendell Price; sisters Joan Sears and Chrissy Price and her special friend Moose Moulten. She was preceded in...
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October 5, 1927 - October 23, 2016

John A. Hajek
89, late of Romeoville, formerly of New Lenox, IL., passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Frances M. Hajek (nee Vonsh); Loving father of Carol (Charles) Bogard and John (Christine) Hajek; Cherished grandfatherof Erin Acosta and Casie (Joseph) Darnell, and Michelle Hajek and John Hajek; and great grandfather of Joanna Evans, Alexander Evans, and Camille...
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December 13, 1924 - October 20, 2016

Margot Bartnik/Bowman, resident of Our Lady of Victory Nursing Home of Bourbonnais was called home to our Lord on Thursday October 20th, 2016. Her devotion to love, family, and uncompromising belief in God supported her in her life, and ultimately gave her much needed peace when she needed it most. As a mother, she played so many different roles in her almost 92 years of life. She made her...
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May 8, 1925 - October 14, 2016

Edward James Tatro, age 91, passed away Friday October 14. 2016 at his home in New Lenox. Born, May 8, 1925, and raised in Joliet, residing in New Lenox since 1960. Employed by the E. J. & E. Railway as a locomotive fireman and engineer for 42 years retiring in 1985.
Proceeded in death by his wife of 67 years, Helen Louise (Rodgers), in 2012 and his parents Anna Louise (Wiseman) and Edward Clyde...
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July 14, 1932 - October 13, 2016

Snyder, Sr., Frank Lamar
Frank Lamar Snyder Sr. 84, of Chicago passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2016. Born in Arkansas and moved to Chicago to fulfill a lifelong career on the railroad. He was the loving husband of Clyda for 58 years. Devoted father of Jamie (Rich) Longfellow, Frank (Cheryl) Snyder. Proud grandfather of Nicolette (Jonathan) Mireles, Eric Longfellow (fiancee Alexandra),...
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January 25, 1930 - October 12, 2016

John E. McClaughry
86, of New Lenox formerly of Park Forest, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. John was born in Blue Island to the late James L. and Emily E. (nee Schmidt) McClaughry. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Bertman); loving father of Charlene Marie (the late Eric William) Carlson, Catherine Ann Vaughan, and the late Cynthia Rose McClaughry; cherished grandfather of...
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September 9, 1948 - October 6, 2016

Robert E. McGarry, age 68,of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Loving husband of the late Lucille (nee Ziccardi) McGarry; beloved brother of Ellen (Gary) Schneider, late James (Barbara) McGarry and late Edward (Phyllis) McGarry and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65...
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May 16, 1957 - October 2, 2016

Richard "Rich" M. Portwood​
Age 59, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Frankfort went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at his home after living nearly 30 years with brain cancer.
Rich was passionately in love and loved by his soul mate and wife, partner in Christ and partner in life Chris Portwood (nee Hammarstrom); he is also survived by his devoted, loving children; Michael ...
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May 20, 1938 - September 26, 2016

Kay A. Padgett (nee Pavoggi)
Age 78, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's, at Senior Star in Romeoville, IL. Beloved wife of the late George F. Padgett Sr., loving mother of Suzette (Rick) Shafer; cherished grandmother of Garrett, Grant, Olivia, and Georgia Shafer and Maxx and Dexx Beno; Kay was preceded in death by her son George F. Padgett Jr., and...
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November 14, 1929 - September 25, 2016

Robert Joseph Gibes
Age 86, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL. passed away peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his adored daughter and son-in-law Laura (Rick) Racich; and his sisters Lucy Nosil and Rosemary (Rich) Burian. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Marilyn (nee Mrozek) Gibes; his parents John...
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February 1, 1945 - September 24, 2016

Vicki Livings
Vicki Livings (nee Brown), age 70, a resident of Elwood, IL. passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Rick Livings; devoted mother of Amy Livings-Thacker; and cherished grandmother of Molly and Griffin Thacker. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert Brown and Marjorie (nee Smith), and her brother Michael Brown. Vicki retired from Inland...
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March 7, 1959 - September 22, 2016

GERYLANN DONAGHUE
(GRAHAM)
Age 57, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at her home in Tinley Park.
Gerylann is survived by her loving family, children, James (Elizabeth) Donaghue, Amy Donaghue, siblings, James (Tina) Graham, Loretta (Dennis) Dick, Paul (Tet) Graham and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerylann was preceded in death by her parents,...
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September 21, 2016

Bednar, Diane Arietta
Diane Arietta Bednar passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on September 21, 2016 at her home in Mokena, IL. She is survived by her best friend and beloved husband of 53 years Gary Bednar; her precious daughters Terri (Mike) Ward and Jennie (Dave) Richards; her brother Steven Elder and sister Donna Swanson. Diane cherished her grandchildren Calley, Jessica, Megan,...
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September 22, 1930 - September 17, 2016

Geraldine F. Handorf (nee Miller)
85, of Tucson, AZ. Formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016 at her residence in New Lenox, IL. Geraldine was born in Joliet, to the late George and Margaret (nee McKinley) Miller on September 22, 1930. She is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Bob) Bowser of Durango, CO, Jim Handorf of Tucson, AZ, Janet Barnett of Tucson, AZ,...
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